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Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

キンバリー・ブルベーカー・ブラッドリー

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

プロフィール

性別
女性
生誕
1967-06-24 （Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.）
国籍
United States
言語
English
居住地歴
Bristol, Tennessee, U.S. (residence)

経歴

職業
Author, Children's and Young Adult Author
活動期間
1998年〜
影響を受けた人物
Patricia MacLachlan

学歴

Smith College
Chemistry
学位: BA
卒業年: 1989
国: United States
Earned a BA in chemistry. An Introduction to Children's Literature course inspired her interest in writing for children.

受賞歴

Newbery Honor
2016
対象作品: The War That Saved My Life
主催: American Library Association (ALA)
結果: Newbery Honor
Josette Frank Award
2016
対象作品: The War That Saved My Life
主催: Bank Street Children's Book Committee
結果: Winner
Schneider Family Book Award
2016
対象作品: The War That Saved My Life
主催: American Library Association (ALSC/ALA)
結果: Winner
The New York Times Bestseller (No. 1)
2016
対象作品: The War That Saved My Life
主催: The New York Times
結果: No.1 Bestseller
Publisher's Weekly "Flying Start"
1998
対象作品: Ruthie's Gift
主催: Publisher's Weekly
結果: Winner
Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books
2011
対象作品: Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children
主催: Kirkus Reviews
結果: Best Children's Books (selection)
Bank Street Children's Book Committee - Outstanding Merit
2012
対象作品: Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children
主催: Bank Street Children's Book Committee
結果: Outstanding Merit
ALA Notable Children's Book
2012
対象作品: Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children
主催: American Library Association (ALA)
結果: Notable
NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books
2012
対象作品: Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children
主催: National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
結果: Notable
Bank Street Children's Book Committee - Outstanding Merit
2018
対象作品: The War I Finally Won
主催: Bank Street Children's Book Committee
結果: Outstanding Merit
Kirkus Prize (Finalist)
2020
対象作品: Fighting Words
主催: Kirkus Reviews
結果: Finalist
Newbery Honor
2021
対象作品: Fighting Words
主催: American Library Association (ALA)
結果: Newbery Honor
Bank Street Children's Book Committee - Outstanding Merit
2021
対象作品: Fighting Words
主催: Bank Street Children's Book Committee
結果: Outstanding Merit

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Ruthie's Gift

1998年 Children's literature

Set in a small Indiana farming community at the start of World War I, it follows 8-year-old Ruthie as she grows, makes friends, and faces illness and loss.

Coming of ageFamilyLoss

Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children

2011年 Children's / Young Adult historical fiction

Told by three young boys—two of whom are Jefferson's children by Sally Hemings—the novel explores slavery, identity, and family in early America.

SlaveryRace and identityFamily

The War That Saved My Life

2015年 Children's historical fiction

Set during World War II, 10-year-old Ada, who has a clubfoot and an abusive mother, escapes London with her brother Jamie and learns self-worth, friendship, and healing while evacuated to the countryside.

War and everyday lifeTrauma and recoverySelf-worth

The War I Finally Won

2017年 Children's historical fiction

A sequel to The War That Saved My Life, continuing Ada and Jamie's story as they adapt to country life and face new challenges during WWII.

GrowthFamilyRecovery

Fighting Words

2020年 Children's / Young Adult fiction

Centers on Della, a 10-year-old girl affected by abuse in her family, and explores trauma, healing, and the bond between sisters in an age-appropriate but honest way.

TraumaFamilyHealing

全著作

  • Ruthie's Gift (1998)
  • One-of-a-Kind Mallie (1999)
  • Weaver's Daughter (2000)
  • Halfway to the Sky (2002)
  • Favorite Things (2003)
  • The President's Daughter (2004)
  • For Freedom: The Story of A French Spy (2005)
  • Ballerino Nate (2006)
  • The Perfect Pony (2007)
  • Leap of Faith (2007)
  • The Lacemaker and the Princess (2007)
  • Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children (2011)
  • The War That Saved My Life (2015)
  • The War I Finally Won (2017)
  • Fighting Words (2020)
  • She Persisted: Rosalind Franklin (2022) (with Chelsea Clinton)
  • The Night War (2024)

作風・主題

文体
Realistic, empathetic children's proseWeaves historical context into intimate, character-driven narratives
頻出モチーフ
War and its impact on everyday lifeDomestic abuse and recoveryHorses and equestrian elements

評価・遺産

Highly regarded in children's and young adult literature, Bradley has won multiple honors—most notably for The War That Saved My Life—and is praised for emotionally resonant stories that appeal to readers and critics alike.

関連学会

  • Bank Street Children's Book Committee (recognized/awarded)

引用

  • “The rare novel that can take something as massive as a world war and distill it to its human essence.”
    出典: Review / Penguin Random House blurb (2015年)

豆知識

  • Worked as a research chemist before focusing on writing.
  • Started writing as a freelance equestrian magazine contributor; knowledge of horses informs some books.
  • Earned a BA in Chemistry from Smith College (1989).
  • Co-authored She Persisted: Rosalind Franklin with Chelsea Clinton.
  • Resides in Bristol, Tennessee (citation needed in source).
  • Has published roughly 17 books as of 2024.